High-Protein No-Bake Chocolate Almond Butter Squares

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Ingredients

1 cup almond butter (unsweetened, creamy)
¼ cup coconut oil (melted)
¼ cup maple syrup or honey (can reduce to 2 Tbsp if your protein powder is sweetened)
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2–3 scoops (about 60–75 g) chocolate or vanilla protein powder (whey, collagen, or plant-based)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
1–1½ cups rolled oats (gluten-free if needed) OR fine unsweetened shredded coconut if you want grain-free
Optional mix-ins: chia seeds, hemp hearts, or chopped almonds for texture
Optional topping: 2–3 Tbsp dark chocolate chips melted with 1 tsp coconut oil for a glossy layer

Instructions

Line an 8x8 pan with parchment/butchers paper.
In a saucepan on low heat, combine almond butter, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
Remove from heat and stir in cocoa powder + protein powder until a thick dough-like mixture forms.
Fold in oats (or coconut) + any mix-ins.
Press mixture firmly into pan.
(Optional) Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil, spread over the top, and smooth with a spatula.
Chill in fridge 1–2 hours (or 30 min freezer) until firm.
Slice into 12–16 squares.

Macros (approx. per square if cut into 12)